Harold and the Purple Crayon: Exploration and Play are Just a Stroke Away (ft. Chris Van Allsburg & Brian Pinkney)-Do you remember reading Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon? To his friends and family Crockett was Dave Leisk. You might know him best for the bold purple line that gives shape to the spare illustrations of Harold and Purp…

For the start of our third season, George and Tim touch on innovations from CES 2024 and talk about the ripple effect of technology into the new year and beyond!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim explore how music artists are pivoting to make a buck! It's not only about the music anymore, it's about the swag!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim explore how consumer electronics technology is changing at neck-breaking speeds. We explore the differences between how it was done, how it is done, and how it will be done in the future!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim look at the polarizing effects of the social media bubble. They look at how to know when you're in a bubble, what it looks like, and how to escape!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas, We talk about the MGM hack and its impact to the industries that support Sin City!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Do you remember reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg? As its 40th anniversary approaches, the book is nothing short of a Christmas classic. Before winning the Caldecott Medal in 1986, before the animated movie, and the Polar Express train rides Chris Van Allsburg had already garnered quite a reputation. He’s the author and illustrator be…

Do not judge a book by her cover; Hedy Lamarr, a 1940s actress, director, and inventor of Bluetooth kind of... Grab the popcorn and listen!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim look into the rising temperature of our planet and take measure of how we as humans and our technology adapts.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

There are many ways that we build our histories. Certain particulars might be largely out of our power, our parentage, or parts of our personalities, but how we choose to remember our histories tends to create something real and true, however fictional, like an old folktale. Our histories, whether real or imagined, memory or fiction, give us a grea…

Tim and George talk about Apple's Vision of VR with Vision!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim discuss OcanGate, how it happened, and the crazy events leading up to the tragic end of Titan and her crew. We also discuss how new technologies impact war, from social media to the tech in the field we discuss the events that are unfolding in Russia!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Fictional dystopias don’t create fear as much as they validate it. And isn’t that what we want as young people and even later as adults? To be validated, whether in our fears, our pain, or our happiness? Young Adult books let us explore, without the threat of rejection, what we most wish to understand or even accept, ourselves. In this episode, we …

30 for 30, for our 30th episode, George and Tim look back on the last 30 years of Internet innovation. We take a deep look at where we were, current events and look forward to where we are going in interweb!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We're back from summer break, and our PSA... New shows are coming soon!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We examine how ChatGTP and other AI models are being used today. We explore the good, bad, and downright ugly and ask, should we pause AI?George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We take a look at the SVB situation and the greater impact on the tech sector and the trickle effect into Q2 and beyond!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Near the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we look back at how technology changed the landscape of the war on the battlefield and in cyberspace!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

You may be familiar with Maurice Sendak’s books like Where the Wild Things Are or Outside Over There, but do you remember reading In the Night Kitchen? Just over 10 years after the prolific author's passing, we are returning to his 1970s dreamscape of a picture book. In the Night Kitchen offers a dazzling portrait of creativity and the expansive im…

We deep dive into Artificial Intelligence, where we are, where we are going, and the scary reality of passing our own science fiction narrative!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Us! We are reflecting a bit and talking about CES 2023 touching on innovations, tech, and industry trends.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim talk about FTX and the trickle-down effect of it all. (Part of our 2022 lost episodes series)George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim take on Social Media, Elections, and the Consequences of when you try to blend this stuff together! (Part of our 2022 lost episodes series)George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim talk about politics and the tech industry's impact on our politics. We also venture into the topic of Twitter and tacos. (Part of our 2022 lost episodes series)George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Picture books, while they may be sparse in language, can pack in big and complex lessons about friendship, or difficult feelings. Their lessons often follow us into our adulthood. And, as for lessons, here is one for teachers — maybe hold off on telling students they can't draw. They may just grow up and turn you into an iconic mean character. If y…

A long time ago in a movie franchise not so far away, they fixed special effects and changed everything!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim do a recap, we covered a lot of stuff... As we look back we touch on topics from many shows... We also look to the future!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim look talk about Spin Launch and space is their game!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

There is much to be learned from stories, whether they feature ghosts, witches, or monsters, even when they scare us. It is the lessons learned in the face of darkness that make supernatural stories important for young readers. And, it is telling, that stories of ghosts and graveyards stay with us. They might cause us a bit of grief, but when we fa…

George and Tim explore the energy pivot needed for humanity's continued thirst for energy now and for the future.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim explore music's science and mathematical patterns and how they impact the human condition.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Paying tribute to Nichelle Nichols then, George and Tim explore a new concept in urban living with a desert twist from the Middle East!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim go dumpster diving for the truth on how much eWaste is created by online retailers. We will explore what happens when "stuff" is returned.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We know it's been a while... yes we took a bit of a break! In this part two, we complete our exploration of the influences Sci-Fi often has on real-world science and how it influences human innovation.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

In part one of this two-part episode, we explore the out-of-this-world influences Sci-Fi often has on real-world science and human innovation.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim look at how trees and plants talk... and we discover what is communicated; how nature adapts by using the intelligence of what has been learned by nature's own evolution!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Andy Fletcher, a founding member and keyboard player for Depeche Mode has died. He was 60.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim talk about audio formats from MP3s to DSDs, we also touch on bringing the sound home; from normal everyday stereo systems to the crazy... and yes we wander off the path!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Middle grade is a time when readers can be especially moved by the books they pick up. Books can center kids marginalized by conflict, can inspire other readers to decenter themselves, to listen better, and to be more intentional with welcome signs. In one sense, borders are fiction, lines made up by winners of wars. In another sense, borders have …

It's time for a bit of reflection and follow-up from our unplanned 30-days of downtime. Crypto, NFTs, and Space... and what is to come of the next couple of episodes; we are looking forward to it!!!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim discuss the origins of cryptocurrency and how it relates to blockchain, in an attempt to demystify cryptocurrencies’ appeal, its complex underlying technology, and its value... Oh boy!!!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

George and Tim discuss the technological singularity, a hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Children’s literature offers a rehearsal for the real world. A safe place for young readers to practice seeing beyond the easy narratives that are handed to them by their communities or that they might see in the media or even that they are taught in schools. It is the foundation for critical thinking. Children come to books already having a deep a…

George and Tim talk about the Brown's Chicken murders and the DNA technology and science behind the quest to uncover the truth about this cold case.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

With our second guest, we talk to an author who based his two novels on his real-life... firsthand knowledge of conspiracies and aliens! We also discuss Ufology and its history, and we tackle a bit of US presidential history!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

Our take on how current events like the war in Ukraine shape the cyber security landscape, how companies and organizations are dealing with the threats; and what individuals can do to protect themselves!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We explore from a “high level” the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how and why they may or may not affect your life now or in the future. Trust us this is good stuff!!!George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

With our first guest, we talk EVs and the emotional connection to the automobile. We discuss auto history and stray into the conversation of what has been gained and lost by the urge to electrify.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

James Webb is BIG! We talk astronomy and why the need for a new space-based telescope is so important. We discuss the human needs, wants, and desires to continue to expand our knowledge of the universe.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio

We explore the virtual world of the Metaverse, the potential impact on society, and the industries that will adapt and change as the world moves to the next chapter of this thing we call the Internet.George Ruzzier & Timothy Martoccio